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Accidents are always a very tragic way to leave the world. Many dangerous turns and roadways can lead to losing control of a vehicle. However, it is scarce to hear about two accidents on the same day.

More saddening is that these accidents were in the same area. Now to complete devastation, both accidents claimed human lives. It was a pure bloodbath by natural entities.

Lives Lost on the Deadly Spot

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In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a motorcyclist met a tragic end after colliding with a telegraph pole. He succumbed to fatal injuries right at the scene of the incident. The solemn incident unfolded at approximately 5:30 am on this deadly Friday morning, August 11. The location was the A44 at Pitchers Hill, near the serene village of Wickhamford.

The gravity of the situation was amplified by the presence of a marked police vehicle in the vicinity. It was during a subsequent crash, prompting the Professional Standards Department to hand over the investigation of the second incident to the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Mere hours before this unfortunate turn of events, the same stretch of road had borne witness to another calamity. At 8:30 pm on Thursday, August 10, a collision involving multiple vehicles transpired at the very same A44, Pitchers Hill location. Tragically, a 40-year-old man sustained fatal injuries that led to his untimely demise at the crash site.

Superintendent Rebecca Love, the esteemed local policing commander for South Worcestershire, expressed her deep sorrows.

Police Authorities on the Case

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She expressed her condolences, stating, “I can confirm that both of these very tragic collisions are being investigated by the force’s specialist dedicated serious collision investigators.”

As a result of these unfortunate incidents, the A44 remains shuttered in both directions at Pitchers Hill, an area adjacent to the Cats Protection League. In light of these circumstances, motorists are earnestly steering clear of this area. This is to ensure safety and avoid any further disruptions.

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At this juncture, West Mercia Police is earnestly reaching out to the public for any potential witnesses. It is because someone may have insights into these collisions or possess dashcam footage that could provide crucial details. Those with relevant information are urged to relay it to PC Paul Pickering of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, contributing to the diligent efforts to uncover the truth behind these distressing occurrences.

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